a catch for locking a door
Used in a Sentence
hook
How to use hook in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for hook.
Editorial note
So they pretended they were going to hook me up with a room, then sprung this out of nowhere.
Examples6
Definitions20
Parts of speech2
Quick take
a catch for locking a door
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of hook gathered in one view.
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
anything that serves as an enticement
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for hook.
noun
a catch for locking a door
noun
a sharp curve or crook; a shape resembling a hook
See also: crotchet
noun
anything that serves as an enticement
noun
a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
See also: claw
noun
a curved or bent implement for suspending or pulling something
noun
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer; "he took lessons to cure his hooking"
noun
a short swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent
noun
a basketball shot made over the head with the hand that is farther from the basket
verb
fasten with a hook
verb
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
See also: overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, plume, pluck, rob
verb
make a piece of needlework by interlocking and looping thread with a hooked needle; "She sat there crocheting all day"
See also: crochet
verb
hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels to the left
verb
take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!"
verb
make off with belongings of others
verb
hit with a hook; "His opponent hooked him badly"
verb
catch with a hook; "hook a fish"
verb
to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug)
See also: addict
verb
secure with the foot; "hook the ball"
verb
entice and trap; "The car salesman had snared three potential customers"
See also: snare
verb
approach with an offer of sexual favors; "he was solicited by a prostitute"; "The young man was caught soliciting in the park"
Example sentences
So they pretended they were going to hook me up with a room, then sprung this out of nowhere.
It's difficult to read this and not think that a psychopath was let off the hook because he was young.
But if you find even one legal hook that gives you a sound basis upon which to attack what they are doing, then you can stand and fight.
A sociopath flips it, taking on massive risk the company is on the hook for and capture some of the rewards.
As part of our termination system, any backups we store for an account are automatically removed via an action hook we have deployed.
The 'hook' inherent in the choice of headline combined with the lack of any discussion of the limitations of the product or previous failures with regards to miracle hemorrhage agents cements this in my opinion.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use hook in a sentence?
So they pretended they were going to hook me up with a room, then sprung this out of nowhere.
What does hook mean?
a catch for locking a door
What part of speech is hook?
hook is commonly used as noun, verb.